Bus from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Philadelphia on January 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Wilmington Bus Station
199 Spring Garden St.No tags
FlixBusBus
Newark (DE)
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden StNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day
21mAverage Duration
40 kmDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$19 - $35Average Duration55m
1kg CO₂e
Average Price$12 - $459Average Duration21m
4kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Philadelphia start from $19. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from Wilmington to Philadelphia is 55m, covering a distance of 54 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 45m and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, OurBus, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Philadelphia at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    A bus trip from Wilmington to Philadelphia generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3177 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company OurBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is OurBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01-04
$8
01-05
$8
Today
$16
01-07
$15
01-08
$13
01-09
$8
01-10
$8
01-11
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jan 4, 2026 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $26 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2026-01-09.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Wilmington, DE to Philadelphia, PA?

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